AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoColdcard Wallet Exploit: A firmware flaw in Coinkite’s Coldcard hardware wallets is driving a growing Bitcoin theft tally—about 1,367 BTC (~$86M) already drained, with warnings that more wallets may be affected and users should move funds fast. Self-Custody Reality Check: Binance co-founder CZ used the incident to highlight how self-custody still has real risks when core generation logic fails. Security Threats Beyond Crypto: A MacSync malware campaign tricked macOS users via fake Claude installation guides, targeting passwords and crypto wallet data. US Policy Fight: The CLARITY Act is stuck in Senate ethics and scheduling drama, keeping regulatory uncertainty front and center for crypto markets. Exchange Moves: Binance will delist six tokens (ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, VIC) on Aug. 17. Scam Pressure: Hong Kong police flagged a $3.3M romance scam using a fake crypto app, underscoring how quickly fraudsters pivot into “investment” lures. Market/Flows: Bitcoin held near $64K as investors weighed macro headlines and ETF-related positioning, while self-custody rates reportedly fell to ~49% from ~78% in 2022. Institutional Expansion: Morgan Stanley launched new Ethereum and Solana ETFs with low fees, adding to the ETF push into non-BTC exposure.
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